To store silver clay effectively and keep it ready for use, the key is to maintain a moist environment.
Keeping Silver Clay Moist
Proper storage prevents the clay from drying out and becoming unusable. The method described involves wrapping the clay securely to lock in moisture.
Here's how you can store your working silver clay according to one helpful tip (thanks to Joy Funnell):
- Option 1: Use Cling Film
- Wrap the silver clay tightly in cling film.
- Option 2: Use the Original Wrapper
- Place the silver clay back in its original plastic wrapper.
Once the clay is sealed in plastic, you need to add an external source of moisture.
Adding External Moisture
After sealing the clay in its plastic covering (either cling film or the original wrapper), follow these steps:
- Take a piece of kitchen roll or a baby wipe.
- Ensure it is damp (not soaking wet).
- Wrap this damp kitchen roll or baby wipe around the plastic-covered silver clay.
This method of wrapping a damp material around the plastic covering helps to keep the clay inside moist and ready for when you want to work with it again.
